Words Starting With W
Welcome to a whimsical world where words starting with W weave wonders! From wacky and wild to wise and witty, these words will whisk you away on a whirlwind of discovery. Dive in and let your curiosity wander as we explore the wondrous alphabet’s winning letter!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| we | 5 | The plural nominative case of the pronoun of the first person; the word with which a person in speaking or writing denotes a number or company of which he is one, as the subject of an action expressed by a verb. | - |
| wo | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| was | 6 | - | - |
| why | 12 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
| who | 9 | a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services | - |
| way | 9 | space for movement | make way for |
| won | 6 | the basic unit of money in North Korea | - |
| war | 6 | the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | thousands of people were killed in the war |
| wow | 9 | a joke that seems extremely funny | - |
| win | 6 | attain success or reach a desired goal | - |
| wet | 6 | very drunk | - |
| woo | 6 | seek someone's favor | China is wooing Russia |
| wee | 6 | eliminate urine | - |
| web | 8 | computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol | - |
| wig | 7 | British slang for a scolding | - |
| wax | 13 | increase in phase | the moon is waxing |
| wan | 6 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | her wan face suddenly flushed |
| wit | 6 | a witty amusing person who makes jokes | - |
| woe | 6 | misery resulting from affliction | - |
| wen | 6 | a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked | - |
| wed | 7 | take in marriage | - |
| wad | 7 | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | a wad of money |
| wat | 6 | - | - |
| wag | 7 | move from side to side | The happy dog wagged his tail |
| wop | 8 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent | - |
| wiz | 15 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| wok | 10 | pan with a convex bottom; used for frying in Chinese cooking | - |
| wey | 9 | - | - |
| wry | 9 | humorously sarcastic or mocking | with a wry Scottish wit |
| wog | 7 | (offensive British slang) term used by the British to refer to people of color from Africa or Asia | - |
| waw | 9 | the 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| wap | 8 | - | - |
| wus | 6 | - | - |
| wis | 6 | - | - |
| wab | 8 | - | - |
| wae | 6 | - | - |
| wai | 6 | - | - |
| waz | 15 | - | - |
| wem | 8 | - | - |
| wex | 13 | - | - |
| wha | 9 | - | - |
| wof | 9 | - | - |
| wos | 6 | - | - |
| wot | 6 | - | - |
| wox | 13 | - | - |
| wud | 7 | - | - |
| wuz | 15 | - | - |
| wye | 9 | the 25th letter of the Roman alphabet | - |
| wyn | 9 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | 10 | Something; thing; stuff. | - |
| with | 10 | denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. | I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. |
| want | 7 | have need of | This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
| will | 7 | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die | - |
| well | 7 | in a manner affording benefit or advantage | she married well |
| when | 10 | - | - |
| were | 7 | - | - |
| work | 11 | make uniform | work the clay until it is soft |
| wait | 7 | the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) | the wait was an ordeal for him |
| went | 7 | - | - |
| wife | 10 | a married woman; a man's partner in marriage | - |
| week | 11 | hours or days of work in a calendar week | they worked a 40-hour week |
| word | 8 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| wish | 10 | prefer or wish to do something | - |
| walk | 11 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| whoa | 10 | - | - |
| wake | 11 | the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) | in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured |
| wear | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| wall | 7 | an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down |
| wine | 7 | a red as dark as red wine | - |
| wind | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | - |
| whom | 12 | The objective case of who. | - |
| warm | 9 | easily aroused or excited | a warm temper |
| wild | 8 | in an uncontrolled and rampant manner | - |
| wash | 10 | the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) | from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water |
| ways | 10 | structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired | - |
| west | 7 | United States film actress (1892-1980) | - |
| weak | 11 | deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc | weak colors |
| wave | 10 | signal with the hands or nod | She waved to her friends |
| wood | 8 | United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942) | - |
| woke | 11 | - | - |
| wide | 8 | not on target | the kick was wide |
| wise | 7 | United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) | - |
| wolf | 10 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| warn | 7 | advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | I warned him not to go too far |
| wing | 8 | travel through the air; be airborne | - |
| wipe | 9 | rub with a circular motion | wipe the blackboard |
| wire | 7 | a message transmitted by telegraph | - |
| wore | 7 | - | - |
| wrap | 9 | arrange or fold as a cover or protection | wrap the baby before taking her out |
| weil | 7 | United States mathematician (born in France) (1906-1998) | - |
| weed | 8 | street names for marijuana | - |
| ward | 8 | watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect | - |
| worn | 7 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | looking careworn as she bent over her mending |
| worm | 9 | to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | - |
| whip | 12 | beat severely with a whip or rod | - |
| wont | 7 | an established custom | - |
| womb | 11 | a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus | - |
| weep | 9 | shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | - |
| wade | 8 | English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945) | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| where | 11 | - | - |
| would | 9 | - | - |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| wrong | 9 | that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law | he feels that you are in the wrong |
| which | 16 | - | - |
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| wanna | 8 | - | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| women | 10 | - | - |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| write | 8 | communicate (with) in writing | - |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| works | 12 | the internal mechanism of a device | - |
| worth | 11 | French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) | - |
| worse | 8 | changed for the worse in health or fitness | I feel worse today |
| weird | 9 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | the three weird sisters |
| wrote | 8 | - | - |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| waste | 8 | cause to grow thin or weak | - |
| worst | 8 | defeat thoroughly | - |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| woods | 9 | the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area | - |
| wound | 9 | a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat | - |
| wheel | 11 | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | - |
| wings | 9 | a means of flight or ascent | necessity lends wings to inspiration |
| witch | 13 | a female sorcerer or magician | - |
| waves | 11 | - | - |
| wives | 11 | - | - |
| widow | 12 | a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried | - |
| whale | 11 | a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | - |
| wreck | 14 | an accident that destroys a ship at sea | - |
| willy | 11 | - | - |
| worms | 10 | - | - |
| wrist | 8 | a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones | - |
| whack | 17 | hit hard | The teacher whacked the boy |
| wagon | 9 | a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major | - |
| waist | 8 | the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips | - |
| weigh | 12 | show consideration for; take into account | - |
| wells | 8 | prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946) | - |
| woody | 12 | abounding in trees | a woody area near the highway |
| wages | 9 | a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing | the wages of sin is death |
| wired | 9 | tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline | - |
| wheat | 11 | grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour | - |
| wally | 11 | a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid | - |
| waltz | 17 | dance a waltz | - |
| wrath | 11 | belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| worked | 14 | - | - |
| wonder | 10 | something that causes feelings of wonder | the wonders of modern science |
| window | 13 | a pane of glass in a window | the ball shattered the window |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| weapon | 11 | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting | he was licensed to carry a weapon |
| weight | 13 | a system of units used to express the weight of something | - |
| winter | 9 | spend the winter | We wintered on the Riviera |
| writer | 9 | writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | - |
| winner | 9 | a person with a record of successes | only winners need apply |
| wallet | 9 | a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money | - |
| wasted | 10 | not used to good advantage | a wasted effort |
| worker | 13 | a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | workers of the world--unite! |
| washed | 13 | clean by virtue of having been washed in water | - |
| wicked | 16 | having committed unrighteous acts | - |
| waters | 9 | United States actress and singer (1896-1977) | - |
| wealth | 12 | the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money | great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence |
| worthy | 15 | worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | - |
| wheels | 12 | - | - |
| wisdom | 12 | the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight | - |
| waiter | 9 | a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) | - |
| wizard | 19 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | wizard wands |
| wolves | 12 | - | - |
| walker | 13 | an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk | - |
| willie | 9 | - | - |
| whisky | 19 | a liquor made from fermented mash of grain | - |
| waking | 14 | marked by full consciousness or alertness | worked every moment of my waking hours |
| wooden | 10 | lacking ease or grace | the actor's performance was wooden |
| warden | 10 | the chief official in charge of a prison | - |
| wander | 10 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | the wandering Jew |
| whales | 12 | - | - |
| warren | 9 | United States jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1891-1974) | - |
| warmer | 11 | device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room | - |
| waving | 13 | the act of signaling by a movement of the hand | - |
| wanker | 13 | terms of abuse for a masturbator | - |
| warmth | 14 | a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love | - |
| whites | 12 | - | - |
| weirdo | 10 | someone deranged and possibly dangerous | - |
| whoops | 14 | - | - |
| weekly | 16 | of or occurring every seven days | a weekly visit |
| warner | 9 | United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958) | - |
| weasel | 9 | a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky | - |
| warsaw | 12 | the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland | - |
| wraith | 12 | a mental representation of some haunting experience | - |
| wretch | 14 | someone you feel sorry for | - |
| whilst | 12 | - | - |
| whitey | 15 | (slang) offensive names for a White man | - |
| willow | 12 | any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix | - |
| wedded | 12 | having been taken in marriage | - |
| wiener | 9 | a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| working | 15 | actively engaged in paid work | the working population |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| welcome | 14 | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival | - |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| worried | 11 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | worried parents |
| whether | 16 | - | - |
| wearing | 11 | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | - |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| writing | 11 | the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) | the writing in her novels is excellent |
| written | 10 | written as for a film or play or broadcast | - |
| weekend | 15 | a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday | - |
| willing | 11 | not brought about by coercion or force | - |
| whoever | 16 | Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who. | he shall be punished, whoever he may be |
| weather | 13 | face and withstand with courage | - |
| witness | 10 | (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature | - |
| warning | 11 | cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) | the warning was to beware of surprises |
| winning | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | a winning personality |
| william | 12 | - | - |
| windows | 14 | (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface | - |
| wasting | 11 | a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse | - |
| wanting | 11 | nonexistent | - |
| warrior | 10 | someone engaged in or experienced in warfare | - |
| wounded | 12 | people who are wounded | they had to leave the wounded where they fell |
| western | 10 | of wind; from the west | - |
| whistle | 13 | an inexpensive fipple flute | - |
| warrant | 10 | stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | The dealer warrants all the cars he sells |
| washing | 14 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
| warming | 13 | warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt | - |
| whiskey | 20 | a liquor made from fermented mash of grain | - |
| wrapped | 15 | giving or marked by complete attention to | enwrapped in dreams |
| worship | 15 | a feeling of profound love and admiration | - |
| website | 12 | a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web | - |
| wealthy | 16 | having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value | wealthy corporations |
| whining | 14 | - | - |
| welfare | 13 | a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | - |
| whisper | 15 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| wailing | 11 | vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression | wailing mourners |
| whereas | 13 | At which place; where. | - |
| wishing | 14 | a specific feeling of desire | he was above all wishing and desire |
| wrecked | 17 | destroyed in an accident | a wrecked ship |
| weeping | 13 | showing sorrow | - |
| wheeler | 13 | a draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehicle | - |
| warfare | 13 | the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | - |
| whacked | 20 | (British informal) exhausted or worn out | - |
| wrestle | 10 | to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | - |
| winters | 10 | - | - |
| winding | 12 | of a path e.g. | a winding country road |
| workout | 14 | the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit | - |
| whatnot | 13 | miscellaneous curios | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| wherever | 17 | where in the world | - |
| worrying | 15 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | a worrying situation |
| weakness | 15 | a flaw or weak point | - |
| williams | 13 | United States playwright (1911-1983) | - |
| waitress | 11 | serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | - |
| weekends | 16 | - | - |
| withdraw | 18 | break from a meeting or gathering | - |
| workshop | 20 | small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | - |
| whirring | 15 | sound of something in rapid motion | - |
| wardrobe | 14 | a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes | - |
| wretched | 17 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| wildlife | 15 | all living things (except people) that are undomesticated | chemicals could kill all the wildlife |
| wrestler | 11 | combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground | - |
| watchman | 18 | a guard who keeps watch | - |
| wireless | 11 | an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals | - |
| washroom | 16 | a lavatory (particularly a lavatory in a public place) | - |
| weighing | 16 | careful consideration | - |
| watering | 12 | shedding tears | - |
| wrapping | 16 | the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped | - |
| writings | 12 | the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures | - |
| whipping | 19 | a sound defeat | - |
| werewolf | 17 | a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again | - |
| wormhole | 16 | hole made by a burrowing worm | - |
| wrinkled | 16 | (of linens or clothes) not ironed | - |
| weakened | 16 | damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value | - |
| wondrous | 12 | (used as an intensifier) extremely well | the colors changed wondrously slowly |
| withdrew | 18 | - | - |
| wheezing | 24 | relating to breathing with a whistling sound | - |
| whiskers | 18 | the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face | - |
| whomever | 19 | - | - |
| winnings | 12 | something won (especially money) | - |
| wreckage | 18 | the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked | they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors |
| wrecking | 18 | destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined | - |
| withered | 15 | lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness | a lanky scarecrow of a man with withered face and lantern jaws |
| woodland | 13 | land that is covered with trees and shrubs | - |
| windmill | 14 | generator that extracts usable energy from winds | - |
| whistler | 14 | United States painter (1834-1903) | - |
| weaponry | 16 | weapons considered collectively | - |
| woodcock | 20 | game bird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe | - |
| wanderer | 12 | a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine | - |
| weakling | 16 | a person who is physically weak and ineffectual | - |
| whacking | 21 | the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | - |
| watchdog | 18 | a dog trained to guard property | - |
| woodwork | 19 | the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood | - |
| worthing | 15 | - | - |
| wormwood | 17 | any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium | - |
| waterloo | 11 | the battle on 18 June 1815 in which Prussian and British forces under Blucher and the Duke of Wellington routed the French forces under Napoleon | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| worthless | 15 | morally reprehensible | - |
| wandering | 14 | travelling about without any clear destination | she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him |
| warehouse | 15 | a storehouse for goods and merchandise | - |
| whistling | 16 | the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture | - |
| wrestling | 13 | the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | - |
| worldwide | 17 | spanning or extending throughout the entire world | worldwide distribution |
| waterfall | 15 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| whichever | 23 | - | - |
| welcoming | 17 | very cordial | a welcoming smile |
| whispered | 18 | spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords | a long whispered conversation |
| withdrawn | 19 | tending to reserve or introspection | - |
| willingly | 16 | in a willing manner | I willingly accept |
| withstand | 16 | stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | - |
| wallpaper | 16 | cover with wallpaper | - |
| workplace | 20 | a place where work is done | - |
| whinnying | 19 | - | - |
| wasteland | 13 | an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation | - |
| willpower | 17 | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | - |
| wholesale | 15 | ignoring distinctions | wholesale destruction |
| wholesome | 17 | conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being | wholesome attitude |
| womanizer | 23 | a man who likes many women and has short sexual relationships with them | - |
| wolverine | 15 | a native or resident of Michigan | - |
| weakening | 17 | causing debilitation | - |
| whirlwind | 19 | a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth | - |
| watergate | 13 | a political scandal involving abuse of power and bribery and obstruction of justice; led to the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974 | - |
| whirlpool | 17 | flow in a circular current, of liquids | - |
| workforce | 21 | the force of workers available | - |
| worshiped | 18 | - | - |
| whimsical | 19 | determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | the victim of whimsical persecutions |
| withering | 16 | any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) | - |
| wolfhound | 19 | the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves | - |
| workhouse | 19 | a county jail that holds prisoners for periods up to 18 months | - |
| wriggling | 15 | moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion | - |
| womanhood | 18 | the state of being an adult woman | - |
| weathered | 16 | worn by exposure to the weather | a house of weathered shingles |
| whosoever | 18 | - | - |
| weirdness | 13 | strikingly out of the ordinary | - |
| whisperer | 17 | one who speaks in a whisper | - |
| wherefore | 18 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
| whitening | 16 | changing to a lighter color | - |
| woodhouse | 16 | - | - |
| whitewash | 21 | cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error | Let's not whitewash the crimes of Stalin |
| waistline | 12 | the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips | - |
| wellbeing | 15 | a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | - |
| willfully | 18 | in a willful manner | she had willfully deceived me |
| walkabout | 18 | a public stroll by a celebrity to meet people informally | - |
| withstood | 16 | - | - |
| worrisome | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | in a particularly worrisome predicament |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
| wheelchair | 21 | a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant | - |
| wilderness | 14 | a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition | it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers |
| worthwhile | 22 | sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest | a worthwhile book |
| watermelon | 15 | an African melon | - |
| windshield | 18 | transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle | - |
| withdrawal | 20 | a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation | - |
| worshipped | 21 | regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) | - |
| wellington | 14 | (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot | - |
| witchcraft | 23 | the art of sorcery | - |
| whorehouse | 19 | a building where prostitutes are available | - |
| wonderland | 15 | an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders | - |
| weatherman | 18 | predicts the weather | - |
| widespread | 17 | distributed over a considerable extent | widespread nuclear fallout |
| waterproof | 18 | not permitting the passage of water | - |
| wickedness | 20 | estrangement from god | - |
| winchester | 18 | a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire | - |
| warehouses | 16 | - | - |
| workaholic | 22 | person with a compulsive need to work | - |
| waterfront | 16 | the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water | - |
| wealthiest | 16 | - | - |
| windscreen | 16 | transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle | - |
| wavelength | 20 | a shared orientation leading to mutual understanding | they are on the same wavelength |
| wristwatch | 21 | a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist | - |
| wrongdoing | 16 | activity that transgresses moral or civil law | he denied any wrongdoing |
| woodpecker | 22 | bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects | - |
| watertight | 17 | without flaws or loopholes | a watertight alibi |
| windowsill | 17 | the sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frame | - |
| waterworks | 20 | a public utility that provides water | - |
| weightless | 17 | having little or no weight or apparent gravitational pull; light | floating freely in a weightless condition |
| wintertime | 15 | the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox | - |
| watchtower | 21 | an observation tower for a lookout to watch over prisoners or watch for fires or enemies | - |
| wildebeest | 16 | large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail | - |
| wainwright | 20 | a wagon maker | - |
| watchmaker | 24 | someone who makes or repairs watches | - |
| worshipper | 20 | someone who admires too much to recognize faults | - |
| wrongfully | 20 | in an unjust or unfair manner | the employee claimed that she was wrongfully dismissed |
| wholesaler | 16 | someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers | - |
| wheatgrass | 17 | a grass of the genus Agropyron | - |
| womanizing | 25 | - | - |
| woodcutter | 16 | cuts down trees and chops wood as a job | - |
| worshiping | 19 | - | - |
| wraparound | 16 | a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around | - |
| wheelhouse | 19 | an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated | - |
| wanderlust | 14 | very strong or irresistible impulse to travel | - |
| wastepaper | 17 | - | - |
| worthiness | 16 | the quality or state of having merit or value | - |
| wonderment | 16 | the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising | - |
| wallflower | 19 | perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum | - |
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Welcome to the wonderful world of words starting with W! This fascinating letter weaves its way through the fabric of the English language, bringing with it a whimsical mix of sounds and meanings. From the warmth of "welcome" to the wildness of "wilderness," words starting with W are truly unique. Let's dive into the captivating combinations and pronunciations that these words offer, and explore some intriguing examples along the way.
About words starting with W
The letter W might not be the most frequently used letter in the alphabet, but it certainly leaves a lasting impact. Often associated with softness and whispery sounds, W gives words a gentle push, like a breeze wafting through language. Its position at the beginning of many English words often signifies motion, questions, or wonderment. For instance, "wander" suggests movement, while "why" sparks curiosity and inquiry.
Words starting with W also create unique pronunciation challenges and joys. The combination of W with other letters can produce delightful sounds, such as the wh- in "whistle" or the wr- in "write." These combinations add layers of complexity and richness to our vocabulary. Imagine the playful bounce of "wiggle" or the grandiosity of "wonder." Each word carries its own distinct flavor and history, making the exploration of W-words an exciting linguistic adventure.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular and interesting words that start with W.
Wander
- Definition: To move from place to place without a fixed plan.
- Example in a Sentence: He decided to wander through the forest and enjoy the peace and quiet.
- Fun Fact: The word "wander" comes from the Old English word "wandrian," which means to move about aimlessly.
Whimsical
- Definition: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
- Example in a Sentence: The whimsical decor of the cafe made it a favorite spot for children.
- Fun Fact: "Whimsical" was first used in the 17th century and is related to the word "whimsy," which means a playful or fanciful idea.
Wilderness
- Definition: An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.
- Example in a Sentence: They went on an expedition into the Alaskan wilderness.
- Fun Fact: The word "wilderness" derives from the Old English "wildēornes," meaning land inhabited only by wild animals.
Whistle
- Definition: A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or using a whistle.
- Example in a Sentence: She used a whistle to call her dog back to her.
- Fun Fact: Whistling has been used historically for communication over long distances, especially in mountainous regions.
Whirlwind
- Definition: A column of air moving rapidly around and around in a cylindrical or funnel shape.
- Example in a Sentence: The news of the engagement spread like a whirlwind through the small town.
- Fun Fact: The term "whirlwind" is used metaphorically to describe fast-paced, chaotic situations.
Wizard
- Definition: A person who practices magic; a sorcerer or magician.
- Example in a Sentence: The wizard cast a spell that turned the prince into a frog.
- Fun Fact: The word "wizard" originates from the Middle English word "wysard," which means wise man.
Whisper
- Definition: To speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of secrecy.
- Example in a Sentence: She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.
- Fun Fact: Whispering is believed to have calming effects, which is why ASMR videos have become so popular.
Witty
- Definition: Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor.
- Example in a Sentence: His witty remarks always kept the audience entertained.
- Fun Fact: The word "witty" comes from the Old English "wittig," meaning wise or clever.
Wobble
- Definition: Move unsteadily from side to side.
- Example in a Sentence: The table began to wobble when too much weight was placed on one end.
- Fun Fact: "Wobble" is thought to be of imitative origin, mimicking the motion it describes.
Worry
- Definition: To give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn't help but worry about the upcoming exam.
- Fun Fact: The word "worry" comes from the Old English "wyrgan," which means to strangle, reflecting how worry can figuratively choke one's peace of mind.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For word game enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring Scrabble words that start with W. These words pack a punch both in points and in their interesting definitions.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Waxy | 14 | Having the characteristics of wax. |
| Wizard | 19 | A person who practices magic. |
| Wrinkle | 14 | A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin. |
| Wreckage | 18 | The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed. |
| Whizz | 29 | To move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound. |
| Whopper | 17 | Something unusually large. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, take note! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with W that could give you an edge in your next game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Wacky | Funny or amusing in a slightly odd or peculiar way. |
| Whirl | Move or cause to move rapidly around and around. |
| Woven | Made by interlacing threads. |
| Witty | Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor. |
| Wager | More formal term for a bet. |
| Wound | An injury to living tissue. |
| Whale | A very large marine mammal. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Now let's delve into some rare and unusual words starting with W that you might not encounter every day.
Welkin
- Definition: The sky or heaven.
- Interesting Fact: "Welkin" is an archaic word that dates back to Middle English and comes from the Old English "wolcen," meaning cloud.
- Example in a Sentence: The fireworks lit up the welkin with brilliant colors.
Widdershins
- Definition: In a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered unlucky; counterclockwise.
- Interesting Fact: The word "widdershins" comes from Old High German "widar," meaning against, and "sinn," meaning direction.
- Example in a Sentence: They danced widdershins around the old oak tree.
Winsome
- Definition: Attractive or appealing in appearance or character.
- Interesting Fact: "Winsome" stems from the Old English word "wynsum," which means pleasant or agreeable.
- Example in a Sentence: Her winsome smile won the hearts of everyone at the party.
Winklepicker
- Definition: A style of shoe or boot with a long pointed toe, popular in the 1950s.
- Interesting Fact: Named after the practice of using a pin to extract winkles (a type of snail) from their shells.
- Example in a Sentence: He showed up to the rock concert wearing classic winklepicker shoes.
Widdershins
- Definition: In a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered unlucky; counterclockwise.
- Interesting Fact: The word "widdershins" comes from Old High German "widar," meaning against, and "sinn," meaning direction.
- Example in a Sentence: They danced widdershins around the old oak tree.
Wraith
- Definition: A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death.
- Interesting Fact: The term "wraith" likely originates from Scottish folklore and literature.
- Example in a Sentence: The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by a wraith.
Wunderkind
- Definition: A person who achieves great success when relatively young.
- Interesting Fact: "Wunderkind" is a German word that literally translates to "wonder child."
- Example in a Sentence: The young pianist was hailed as a wunderkind after his breathtaking performance.
Final words
Exploring words that start with W is like opening a whimsical treasure chest filled with wonder, wit, and wackiness. Whether you're playing Scrabble, solving Wordle puzzles, or simply savoring the richness of the English language, these W-words add a splash of excitement and curiosity to our daily communication. Dive into this world and let your words wander!
